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To: concretebob

I think it was the Rivingtons that made the original. Did not hear any more songs from them that got played as often as "The Bird". They did release an album though.


67 posted on 09/18/2005 7:30:32 AM PDT by NY Attitude (You are responsible for your safety until the arrival of Law Enforcement Officers!)
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Ahhh..Thanks for clearing that up
Los Bravos...Black is Black was also a great one-hit wonder.
75 posted on 09/18/2005 7:33:01 AM PDT by concretebob (We will not stop until every a$$ is kicked and every name is taken.)
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To: NY Attitude

NYA -- The Rivingtons did "Papa Ooh Mow Mow" a few years before The Trashmen did "Surfin' Bird." The Trashmen largely lifted the Rivingtons song and added a few barfs and gurgles.


90 posted on 09/18/2005 7:39:56 AM PDT by speedy
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To: NY Attitude
The Bird was their big hit, but the flip side was memorable: Little Sally Walker

The Rivington's were a definite niche market group.

129 posted on 09/18/2005 7:53:51 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ('That was the gift the president gave us, the gift of happiness, of being together,' Cindy Sheehan")
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